The Odd Historian
The weird, niche, and crazy moments of history.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 15 | Founded | 3 months ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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Absurd Procedures That Were In Fact, Not Safe
For the vast majority of human history, medicine did not fit neatly into the box of scientific reality. Procedures were often based on fallacies, and the credentials of their conceivers would make a modern healthcare specialist weep. That’s...
One Very Bad Day in History: Volume 1
Hans Steininger and the World's Deadliest Beard
September 28, 1567. Braunau am Inn, Austria
Shining Armor, Questionable Hygiene
Noble Knights: a suit of shining armor, lance held high, a paragon of the Middle Ages. It sounds straight out of a fairytale. And, unfortunately, that is exactly what it is. These were men who spent hours sealed inside iron suits in the bak...
When Victorian Transportation Lost the Plot
DISCLAIMER: This article is in reference to the time period of the Victorian era and not specific to any one country/region
When most people think of Victorian modes of transportation, they picture the Penny Farthing—an absurdly tall bike...
When the Allies Got Weird
Ice Aircraft Carriers, Bat Bombs, and a Dead Man's Briefcase
World War II is often remembered for its daunting presentation—huge battles, consequences and death tolls. But behind all of that, somewhere in a classified office, someone was u...
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